Finance Asisstant
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Job Location:
Skelmersdale - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Sales / Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant
Location: Skelmersdale (On-site)
Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
Reporting To: Finance Manager / Financial Controller
Job Purpose
To support the finance function by managing the day-to-day operations of both the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger ensuring accurate processing of invoices payments and reconciliations while maintaining strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger
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Process sales invoices using Sage 50 and EDI systems
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Process recharge invoices accurately
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Post and allocate customer receipts
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Carry out credit control activities (primarily via customer portals and email)
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Investigate and resolve customer account queries
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales ledger records
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Assist with month-end procedures as required
Purchase Ledger
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Process purchase ledger invoices using Sage 50
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Process product invoices via manual and PO systems
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Send invoices for approval and process accordingly
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Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
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Maintain accurate and organised purchase ledger records
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Support payment run preparation
General Duties
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Provide support to the wider finance team when required
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Assist with ad-hoc finance administration tasks
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Maintain confidentiality of financial information
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Contribute to process improvements where possible
Person Specification
Essential
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Previous experience in Sales Ledger and/or Purchase Ledger
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to work independently and use initiative
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
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Experience using Sage 50
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Experience working with EDI systems
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Experience in a fast-paced finance environment
What We Offer
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Full-time permanent position
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Holiday buy-back scheme
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Flexibility to reduce hours during quieter business periods (if required)
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Supportive team environment.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Financial Services
- GAAP
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Regulatory Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
